Museum Address
Vishalla, Sarkhej-Vasana Tolnaka, Juhapura - 380055
City
State
Gujarat
Pin Code
380055
Phone Number
When was the museum established?
1980
Main category
Other categories
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Located at the iconic Vishalla restaurant, this small but unique museum displays the personal utensil collection of Mr. Surendra Patel, a collector of traditional utensils made of brass, copper, and bronze.
There are around 3,500 kinds of utensils, 90 gartalas, and over 600 sudis displayed in a hut made of straw, bamboo, mud, and dung.
Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
No
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
No
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
No
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Any other facilities
Puppet Shows
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
No
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Others
Others:
Vishalla Environmental Center for Care of Heritage Art, Architecture, and Research
Person-in-charge of the museum
Other
First Name
Surendra
Last Name
Patel
Reference Link
http://www.welcometoahmedabad.com/13/museums.html
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
22.9938561, 72.5354736
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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A display of kitchen appliances at the Vechaar Museum
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A collection of drinking glasses made of brass and other materials
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A glimpse into the exhibit of miniature idols made from brass collected by Mr. Patel
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A collection of spoons and other kitchen tools
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A section of the collection showing miniatures temples, sculptures and religious paraphernalia
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View of the collection at Vechaar Utensil Museum
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Display of Pots used by the local communities of Gujarat
Entry Fee
Not Applicable
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
03:00 p.m.
Closing Time
06:00 p.m.